Cardiff Music Conference 2025 (and the Newport artists that took part)

A collage of 5 images each containing a Newport artist. From left to right, Benji Webbe, Murkage, Man Like Vision, Truth and Yung Tay.

Cardiff Music Conference 2025 (and the Newport artists that took part)

What Happened on the Day The 2025 Cardiff Music Conference (CMC) was a vibrant showcase of youth culture, creativity, and collaboration. Held on Sunday, June 8th, the event began with a high-energy live stream performance by DJ AG directly outside the iconic Cardiff Castle. The set was streamed online, acting as a warm-up and promotional push for the main event and instantly setting a tone of accessibility and buzz around Welsh grassroots music. Following the live stream, the action shifted […]

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Newport’s Got Good News

Newport’s National Children’s Day: A Cathedral Full of Joy! Newport Cathedral was buzzing with music, laughter, and creativity as the city celebrated National Children’s Day 2025 in style. The event, hosted by Newport City Council, put the spotlight on local kids and young people – and wow, did they shine! From tiny tots in Flying Start settings singing classics like Wind the Bobbin Up, to powerful poetry and raps from local schools and youth clubs, the day was packed with […]

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Ernie Emmanuel on the Pure Local Extra show

Today we were joined by Ernie Emmanuel, a 16 year old musician from Chepstow, on the Pure Local Extra show Something that happened recently is that he played at the Devauden Festival on the main stage last week. He said that it was an amazing experience, something he had been looking forward to for months. A highlight of his set was that he got to cover “Skinny Dipping” from local band The Rogues, a group he is a big fan […]

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Big Splash 2025: Newport's Streets Turn Into A Stage Calling all performers, crafters, dancers, and drummers — Newport's flagship arts festival, Big Splash, is back this July 19–20! It’s the biggest free outdoor arts festival in Wales and a highlight of the city’s summer. Organised by The Riverfront Theatre, this year’s event promises bold, brilliant performances right in the heart of town. Local talent is being actively encouraged to apply — whether you’ve got a band, a ballet, or a […]

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Artist Murkage sat on steps outside Play it Loud Studio. The image is cropped to a 1x1 square

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Newport Artist Murkage Signs to SIKA Records

One of Newport’s most respected underground voices, Murkage, has officially signed to SIKA Records — the powerhouse label known for backing UK artists like Devilman and MDotR. In this feature, we explore Murkage’s journey so far, what this new deal means for his future, and his own words from our exclusive interview.BIOGRAPHY Murkage is a trailblazing rapper and cultural voice from Newport, Wales, known for his gritty lyricism, unfiltered storytelling, and deep connection to the streets that shaped him. Emerging […]

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Newport’s Got Good Newss

Newport Knitting It Up Move over chocolate eggs—Newport’s telling the Easter story with yarn this year! The Salvation Army café and charity shop on Hill Street is currently home to a truly heartwarming display: a fully knitted retelling of the Easter story, complete with over 100 handcrafted figures spread across nine powerful scenes, from the Last Supper to Jesus carrying the cross. This woolly wonder took eight weeks and seven local groups to bring to life, including the Knitwits, St […]

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Died for 8 Minutes and Now He's Doing What?? Imagine feeling under the weather, heading to bed, and then—bam—you’re clinically dead for 8 minutes. That’s exactly what happened to 53-year-old Grant Williams from Newport. One minute, Grant was cruising through mile 11 of a training run, the next—bam—he was waking up in an ambulance to paramedics telling him, "You were dead for just over eight minutes." Yes, you heard that right. Eight. Whole. Minutes. The fitness instructor from Newport suffered […]

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Calling All Music Lovers... Newport’s turning up the volume! On March 28-29, 2025, the city will host its first-ever Newport Music Trail, a free festival-style event showcasing live music across multiple venues. Think gig-hopping, discovering fresh talent, and celebrating our city’s buzzing music scene! A highlight? Le Pub, a beloved grassroots venue recently saved by Music Venue Properties, ensuring its future as a cultural hotspot. Also... we’ve got a surprise- keep listening to newport city radio this week to find […]

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Newport Live Act Fringe: A Bold New Festival for Performing Arts

A brand-new performing arts festival celebrating bold, ambitious, and innovative work in its early stages Newport is about to get a fresh injection of creativity this March with the launch of the Newport Live Act Fringe,Running from March 21st to 23rd, 2025, this exciting event will bring together a mix of theatre, comedy, music, drag, circus, spoken word, storytelling, puppetry, and more.Produced by Tin Shed Theatre Co., Newport Live Act Fringe aims to provide a vital platform for emerging artists […]

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